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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,138.80, 363,208.20 and 211,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,138.80, 363,208.20 and 211,034.80 is: 316,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,138.80 : 363,208.20 = 211,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,138.80/363,208.20 = 211,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,138.80x = 363,208.20 × 211,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,138.80x = 76,649,569,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,649,569,845.36/242,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,552.20

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